Bebe kumi

bebe kumi no sin mi!(drink with me not without me)

On this episode of Bebe kumi we are talking with the boys on how they came to be the bartender and ambassadors that they are now. We had some really interesting conversations about competition bartending why to pair food with a cocktail in competitions. each one of them began with such  different paths in bartending but all them have almost the same approach to it. these guys have a really strong sense with bartending because it's not just mixing drinks but its a community we help build each other out. so cheers to being a bartender. bebe kumi no sin mi!(drink with me not without me)

On this episode of Bebe Kumi we are having a Wonderful drink with Miles Mercera. He was the man in charge of making the Curacao Hospitality & Tourism Association (Chata) Really big and is now doing the same thing in Bonaire. You maybe wondering why we are talking about tourism and mental health on Bebe Kumi. well, Because without the perfect promotion for the island you won't get mass traffic of tourist and without that the bars and restaurants wouldn't be as full. Talking about mental health is equally important because you have to deal with different people and different aura's every day. So grab your notebook and a glass and sit back and relax!bebe kumi no sin mi!(drink with me not without me)

We talked about random stuff but also about the original way to make some classics like the Mai Tai ,The Zombie 

So on this episode you'll get to know a little bit about Achilleas Raphaëla Palm and the "bar life" in holland. The place he traveled in Europe and the funny stories he got by being a bartender at the different bars he worked at.Talking to guests and how we are supposed to treat  them and how they need to treat us serving them! Talked about how to handle a couple when they on a first date at the bar. But after that there is always time for a little talk about cocktails and tiki cocktails. So Grab your Mai Tai, sit down and sip while we talk!

how did they manage to get Jandino the most famous comedians of holland behind the brand Tambu! 

on this episode we sat down with Mitchel Moreno and Herman (Manchi) Harms From the local rum Tambu. The gentlemen talked about how they started in this F&B industry and also how they met each other! take a look at this episode and learn a little about organizing a party, how to promote and market a beer and have it become one of the best selling beers on the island!we also spoke about sales and marketing in the beverage industry and how to invest in your marketing and social media to get your product out and well known!Don't forget the bonus episode only on Spotify, apple podcast and google podcast. grab yourself a glass of Tambu Rum and let's sit and sip. 

the bonus episode is on my other platforms only audio:talking about dealing with family making time for kids, wife and keeping the trust by communicating.

On this episode of Bebe Kumi we sat down with Chioke Rosalia at Bottles Curacao. To get a more brought input on his journey by  starting with the first mobile cocktail bar in holland en becoming a Brugal Brand ambassador by changing to a Bar/ Restaurant Consultant from how to open a bar and how not to. The way to manage a club of 900 people and how to hire and fire people even if they're your friends!Chioke said it best "the client is king but we are emperors" we are serving but we aren't servants! 

On the last part of the bar chat we went a little into convo about the delicious whiskey coal Ila 25 years old and in depth with also work related issues! grab your whiskey pour yourself a good one and sit and listen!

We all where waiting for the part two and here you guys go! We went very deep with this part 2 and allot of laughs as always!We talked about this generation of bartending taking this industry more as a craft and very serious, And us competing and how we thought alike and bringing bartender competitions back after Covid!Is training important to create a better bartending community?take a sip of whiskey and listen to these guys go crazy on topics!!

Welcome everyone to the first bar chat edition of bebe ku the monks. On this episode we sat down some of our previous guests on the podcast Luuk Gerritsen , Arsenio Reina, Fabian Cleopa, Dylaiser Blom and my Co-host for the bar chat is Marlo Brown host of The Drunken Monks Podcast.For this episode everyone brought something for us to sip on while we talked about all the struggles of owning a business, how the industry effects your personal life!So this is only part 1 of this Bar Chat episode so stay tuned!!Grab some chips and dip because its a fun and wild ride with these boys!

On this episode of Bebe Kumi we are talking with Head Chef Lucas. Diving in a little on how he went from dishwashing, flipping pancakes to becoming a Head Chef at Bklyn. What did the culinary world teach him and how he became more passionate about cooking. He's also opening up about the stuggles he went through and how it was coming back to the island during the pandemic.

On this episode we are talking with another farmer, this time from Plantage Brakkeput Ariba and Versefarm. Getting to know a little bit about Heinrich Sprockel and also his perspective on what type of help farmers need to enhance there productivity. What can the supermarkets, locals and even the government do to help out the farmers. So sit back grab your salad bowl and a glass of wine to enjoy. 

On this episode we are talking with Martin about the journey from Zeeland to Australia to Rotterdam to ending up in curaçao all the Horeca knowledge he gained along the years. Why is his service skills one of the best on the island?But also how he got to know so much about Wine and by working in a Michelin star restaurant! Lets not even get started about his love for music, it's something else!So stop that music grab a glass of champagne and sip with us!

The first episode of the year and the first episode of season TWO! Introducing us to farming to farming techniques and farming on curaçao we have Joshua Peiliker. Curious to know what the idea was behind opening Hofi Cas Cora and its market place?so were we and we asked him all about it!So grab some veggies to munch on and join us because it's going to be a farmtastic episode!! 

On this episode we sit down with Alberto to talk about how he started in the coffee business and he runs one of the most popular coffee brands on the island, Miko. Also some stories of when he use to flair bartender! Are you ready? Because wine is also on the menu. Lets grind some beans, pour yourself a good cup of coffee or open that bottle of wine and sit back and relax.

On this episode we will be taking you back on how Jurnick started his whole bartender career from going to MTS to becoming Caribbean Bartender of the year. So are you ready because it's going to be a stirring conversation. 

On this episode of Bebe Kumi we had a conversation with Daniela on how it all started and we went in depth about her obsession for baking, from making her own yeast to the type of techniques she uses when baking bread.Grab your glass of wine, some bread and your cheese platter because it's going to be a toasty conversation. So be bready!

On this episode I talked to Rileyson About his journey of becoming a bartender and got to know somethings that was really an hard and emotional for him and we talked about what and when his turning point moment was to keep on growing.

On this weeks episode I sat down with one of the owners of Kafe 5999 Tony Espineira. We talked about how the whole idea for kafe 5999 started and all the hurdles they had to go through. Also how  the Government system is still almost 20 years old.

On this episode we have Douglas Anasagasti born in curaçao living in the Netherlands ,owner of uwbartender.nl and ur-bar.com and also regional brand Ambassador Suntory- Schweppes  talking about his childhood and how he got into the work mentality that he has now. Got into some deep conversation from who pays the bill to how personal experience and age don't always mean a lot  and how service is always key. 

Chris is one of the owners of Number 10  and I sat down with him and talked about the business and how he got into food, how difficult it is to stay consistent on the island. When one item is moving too fast for the suppliers to stock or the farmers to handle you'll get to a point that you have to become creative and look for different strategies and items to still give  quality  food and drinks.So sit back sip a glass of wine and enjoy this podcast. 

On this episode I talked with Mauro Nataf on how his journey of becoming a Chef began and if it was forced or was it pure passion for the art. All the things he experienced by traveling and also working in different Michelin Star Restaurants in Europe. so sit back and grab a glass of wine, beer, or something stronger and enjoy. 

So on this episode we are sitting in the brand new cocktail bar in Pietermaai Ochenta cocktailbar and we got to know Arsenio from where he started and all the stuff he went through and still staying humble and growing." But is there racism in Bartending or in serving industry?"We hit that point and talked a little about that because it is something allot of people are scared to talking about it!

So on this episode of bebe kumi I'm sitting at Kome with the man who started the cocktail trend on the island and started to change the taste of cocktails in general It doesn't have to be sweet to be delicious. Talked about his journey of becoming  a bartender and all the great people he met along the way. so sit back and grab a glass of wine, beer, or something stronger and enjoy. 

On this episode of Bebe Kumi I'm joined by Jon Symonds. He's one of the local brewers on the island that is going extra with his delicious Tiki Mas Serbes. We talked about where he came and the places he lived, went into to depth about beer and brewing. If you're a beer fanatic take a listen at this episode. Grab one Tiki Mas Serbes sit back and enjoy this podcast.  

On this episode I'm talking with Curacao Diageo brand ambassador Fabian Cleopa. He's is one of the guys that taught me allot in this industry, but on this episode of Bebe kumi we are getting to know how he started from cleaning glassware, injury , to Diageo Brand ambassador. His thoughts on the level of bartenders on the island and also how we can get curaçao to the level of world class.

On this episode we are talking with one of the owners of Pakaya Society (Concept Espresso Bar)and that Pakaya is driven by culture. How his coffee obsession began and also how did he come to the idea to open a coffee shop. He brought some delicious Whiskey and Rum for me to try and we talked also at the end a little about whiskey and what type of spirit and whiskey he prefers. I hope you guys enjoy this episode as much as I did. 

On this episode I'm talking with Candice Van Delden about her Restaurant beyglz.About the main topic bagels but also about how she started the restaurant and how the pandemic effected the restaurant. 

On this episode I wanted to focus on the bartenders and waiters and also restaurant owners. what they are lacking and what can help them to fix it.Explaining about our new sponsor Sir Edmonds Gin and Double Dutch. But also trying to see that this episode can help the bartenders on the island to start knowing more what's behind there bar and not treat it like just  work. If you do something with passion you will always give out great product. 

I'm talking with Antonio  Perez this week about why did he choose to come to Curacao. His experience  and why to go local  and much more. 

this is a small introduction of my podcast and also me,  so the listeners can get to know me a little better also.